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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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