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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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