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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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