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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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