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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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