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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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