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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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