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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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