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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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