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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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