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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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