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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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