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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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