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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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