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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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