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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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