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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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