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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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