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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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