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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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