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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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