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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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