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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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