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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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