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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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