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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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