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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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