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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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