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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes 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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