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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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