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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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