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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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