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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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