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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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