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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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