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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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