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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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