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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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