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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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