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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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