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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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