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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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