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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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