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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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