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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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