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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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