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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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