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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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