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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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