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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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