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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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