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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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