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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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