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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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