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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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