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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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