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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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