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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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