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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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