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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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