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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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