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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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