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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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