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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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