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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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