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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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