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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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