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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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