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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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