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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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