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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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