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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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