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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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