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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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