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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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