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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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