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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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