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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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