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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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