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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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