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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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