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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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