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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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