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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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