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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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