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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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