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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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