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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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