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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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