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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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