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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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