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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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