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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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