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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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