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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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