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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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