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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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