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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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