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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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