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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important 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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