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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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