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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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