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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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