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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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