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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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