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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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