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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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