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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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