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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key 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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