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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators 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 experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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