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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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