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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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