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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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