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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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