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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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