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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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