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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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