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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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