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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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