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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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