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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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