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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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