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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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