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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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