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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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