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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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