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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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