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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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