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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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