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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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