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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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