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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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