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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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