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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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