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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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