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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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