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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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