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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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