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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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