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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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