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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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