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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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