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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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