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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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