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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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