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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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