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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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