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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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