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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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