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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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