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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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