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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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