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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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