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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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