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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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