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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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