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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key 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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