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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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