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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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