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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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