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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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