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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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