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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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