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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)