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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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