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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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