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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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