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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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