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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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