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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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