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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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