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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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