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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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