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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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