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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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