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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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