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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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