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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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