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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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