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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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