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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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