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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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