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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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