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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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