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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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