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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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