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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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