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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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