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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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