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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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