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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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