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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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