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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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