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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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