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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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