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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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