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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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