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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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