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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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