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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education