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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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