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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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