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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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