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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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