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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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