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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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