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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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