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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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