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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education