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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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