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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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