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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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