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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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