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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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