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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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