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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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