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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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