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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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