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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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