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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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