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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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