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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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