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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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