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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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