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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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