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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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