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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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