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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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