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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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