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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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