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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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