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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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