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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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