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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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