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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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