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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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