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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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