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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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