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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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