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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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