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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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