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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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