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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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