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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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