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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses 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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