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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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