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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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