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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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