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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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