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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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