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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major 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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