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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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