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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models 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 institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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