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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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