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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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