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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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