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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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