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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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