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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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