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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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