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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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