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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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