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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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