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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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