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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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