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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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