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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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