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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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