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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around 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 generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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