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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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