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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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