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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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