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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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