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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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