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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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