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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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