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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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