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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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