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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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