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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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