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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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