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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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