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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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