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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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