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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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