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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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