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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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