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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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