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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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