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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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