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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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