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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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