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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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