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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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