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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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