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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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