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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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