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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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