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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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