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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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