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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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