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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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