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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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