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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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