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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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