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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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