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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key 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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