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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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