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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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