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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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