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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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