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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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