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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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