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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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