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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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