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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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