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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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