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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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