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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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