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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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