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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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