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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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