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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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