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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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