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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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