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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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