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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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