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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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