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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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