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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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