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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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