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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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