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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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