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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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