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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs 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 several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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