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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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