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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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