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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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