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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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