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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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