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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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