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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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