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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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