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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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