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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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