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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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