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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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