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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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