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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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