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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge 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 exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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