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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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