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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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