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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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