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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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