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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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