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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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