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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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