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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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