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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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