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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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