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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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