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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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