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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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