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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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