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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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