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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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