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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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