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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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