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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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