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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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