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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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