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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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