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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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