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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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