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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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