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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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