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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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