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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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