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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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