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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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