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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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