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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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