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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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