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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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