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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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