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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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