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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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