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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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