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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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