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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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