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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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