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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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