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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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