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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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