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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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