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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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