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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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