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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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