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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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