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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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