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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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