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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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