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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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