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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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