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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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