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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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