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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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