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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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