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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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