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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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