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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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