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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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