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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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