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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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