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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the 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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