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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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