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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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