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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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