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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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