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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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