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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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