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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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