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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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