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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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