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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What 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 deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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