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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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