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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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