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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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