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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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