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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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