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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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