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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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