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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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