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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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