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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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