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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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