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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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