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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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