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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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