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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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