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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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