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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important 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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