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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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