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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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