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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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