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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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