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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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