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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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