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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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