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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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