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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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