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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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