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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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