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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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