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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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