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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources