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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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