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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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