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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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