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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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