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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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