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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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