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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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