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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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