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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies 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 we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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