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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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