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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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