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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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