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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses 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 we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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