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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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