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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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