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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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