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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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