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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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