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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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