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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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