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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring 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 dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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