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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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