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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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