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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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