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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses