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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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