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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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