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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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