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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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