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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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