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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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