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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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