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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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