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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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