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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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