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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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