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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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