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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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