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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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