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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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