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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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