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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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