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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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