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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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