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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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