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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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