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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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