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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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