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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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