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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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