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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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