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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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