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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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