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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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