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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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