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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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